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Time is running out on the current 60,000-mile sign-up bonuses for the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select World Mastercard. For only a short while longer, you can take advantage of these offers and get 60,000 AAdvantage miles when you spend $3,000 in the first three months. Based on TPG’s most recent valuations, which value AAdvantage miles at 1.4 cents apiece, the 60,000 bonus miles are worth $840.
As a reminder, the Citi AAdvantage cards are some of the best for travelers who frequently fly with American Airlines. With either card, you’ll earn American Airlines AAdvantage miles at the rate of 2 miles per dollar spent on eligible AA purchases, and 1 mile per dollar on everything else. The business version of the card also earns 2x miles at gas stations and on business expenses at certain telecommuncations and rental car merchants.
Aside from earning miles with these cards, you’ll get additional benefits just for being a cardholder, and with basic economy fares continuing to be rolled out on new international routes, using a co-branded credit card to scoot around some of the basic economy drawbacks makes the experience more comfortable. The Citi AAdvantage Platinum cards are a great way to help reinstate some of the regular economy amenities, even when you’re traveling on a basic economy ticket.
For example, both cards come with your first checked bag free on domestic AA itineraries for you and up to four companions traveling on the same reservation, regardless of what kind of ticket you have. In addition, you get preferred boarding on American Airlines flights, so you’ll board in Group 5 no matter whether you’re booked in basic economy or regular economy. Along the same lines, you’re allowed to bring one carry-on bag on board for being a cardholder — something that’s not allowed for basic economy tickets.
The $95 annual fee on both cards is waived for the first 12 months. In addition, with the personal version of the card, you’ll earn 10% of your redeemed AAdvantage miles back for up to 10,000 AAdvantage miles each calendar year. Also, with either the personal or business card, you won’t be charged any foreign transaction fees when making international purchases.
Overall, the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard and the CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select World Mastercard are solid co-branded options to add to your wallet. If you’ve been debating signing up for either card, act quick before the sign-up bonuses are reduced. These offers won’t be around for much longer.
Source: thepointsguy.com